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Candidate who said she’d fire all Republicans says she had three beers before viral interview
R.I. Democratic Party chair faces calls to resign after spouse indicted on fraud charges
Both the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor call for party chairwoman Liz Beretta-Perik should step down.
Lahn raises more, but Sand holds cash advantage in Iowa governor’s race
New campaign finance reports show Republican Zach Lahn received more money from national political groups, while Sand spent more as the campaigns’ combined spending topped $46 million.
Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Even Uglier
A Republican ad features Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her daughter a liar. The two have not spoken since Dr. Acton’s mother backed her husband after his arrest on rape charges.
Buzz of the Week: Do you feel like you have a political home in Utah?
Republican, Democrat, Democratic Socialist, Libertarian, Independent, something else entirely — do you feel like you have a political home in Utah? Let us know what you think.
The surprising conservative backlash against Justice Alito
The Republican justice’s new book has convinced many of his political allies that he’s not entirely on the level.
Engling plans to sue Bayh for defamation in secretary of state race over 'reckless' claim
After the Bayh campaign rebuffed Engling's call to retract and correct a campaign attack ad, the Republican says he's filing a defamation lawsuit.
Smucker, Mannion to go head to head in debate this Friday
Republican Congressman Lloyd Smucker and Democratic challenger Nancy Mannion will debate Friday afternoon at a forum hosted by the Lancaster Chamber and York County Economic Alliance.
Paxton campaign showing ‘desperation’ with manufactured story: Political commentator
In the final days until election, President Trump is set to hold another rally in Texas for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. MS NOW National Reporter Rosa Flores shares what she is hearing from voters there. MediasTouch Journalist Adam Mockler, Democratic Strategist Basil Smikle, Bloomberg Businessweek Journalist Max Chafkin, and Rolling Stone Magazine Politics Reporter Nikki McCann Ramirez join the Group Chat with Stephanie Ruhle to share their analysis.
Trump’s attacks on California elections endanger democracy, repeating a pattern
Republicans questioned elections before reforms made redistricting nonpartisan. Now they accuse California of letting noncitizens vote.
Is this America's most normal congressional race? San Diego candidates run on classic platforms
Democrat Marni von Wilpert and Republican Jim Desmond are vying for the 48th Congressional District’s swing voters with moderate, establishment politics
The Case for Republicans to Hold the Senate | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Oct. 20
Plus, seven candidates tell The Journal how they would fix Congress, and an Abdul El-Sayed opponent handed him a viral campaign highlight.
What to know about the two candidates in Wisconsin's 7th District
Republican Michael Alfonso and Democrat Fred Clark are squaring off in the 7th Congressional District. The winner will succeed Tom Tiffany.
Would Trump accept GOP midterm losses? 7 in 10 Americans doubt it.
A Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll finds broad confidence that votes will be counted accurately, but deep doubt that the president would accept the results if Republicans lost.
The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki on how Susan Collins could transcend Trump in Maine
Seeking re-election in a blue state, the longtime Republican senator is relying on her personal brand to defy political gravity — again.
Republicans in competitive Pa. races are tying themselves to Josh Shapiro. What does that mean for the midterms?
Republicans in competitive swing district races are featuring Gov. Josh Shapiro in ads. It's "quite telling," one political science professor said.
Vivek Ramaswamy gets a political education in a grueling Ohio governor’s race
Vivek is attempting a rare route in politics, going from national notoriety as a presidential candidate to running for state office, eschewing his hard-charging and provocative tone during his presidential campaign. He’s making his pivot during an election cycle where headwinds are blowing against all kinds of Republicans. It hasn’t been easy.
The AI industry’s race for influence includes $100 million in campaign cash
Leading AI companies have set up political action committees to support both Republican and Democratic candidates in the midterm elections. The effort by…
After Larson's loss, CT's 1st District will elect a new representative
Luke Bronin won the Democratic primary and goes into the general election with the upper hand. He faces Republican Amy Chai on Nov. 3.
Trump’s Approval Rating Plunges to Historic Low Ahead of Midterm Elections
68% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, including 37% of respondents who identify as Republicans.
Abdul El-Sayed leans into faith in new political ad
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed embraces faith as a core part of his identity after months of Republican criticism centered on his Muslim background.
As midterms loom, Trump seizes on France unrest for political gain
US President Donald Trump used the protests roiling France to score some quick political points Monday, as the upcoming midterm elections force his Republican party to face strong headwinds.Earlier Mo...
Melania Trump Announces White House Women’s Health Initiative
The effort comes as Republicans are struggling to win over female voters two weeks before the midterm elections.
Melania Trump Announces White House Women’s Health Initiative
The effort comes as Republicans are struggling to win over female voters two weeks before the midterm elections.
Republicans pull funding in Ohio’s 1st District as race shifts toward Democrats
The district was once considered one of the most competitive in the country, with both parties viewing it as key to maintaining control of the House.
House District 13 candidates discuss heating costs and housing
Maine House District 13 candidates Republican incumbent Russell White and Democrat Michael Cunningham shared their input on hot topics such as heating costs and access to rural healthcare during a
Why the Muslim Brotherhood has become a flashpoint in the Michigan Senate race
The Muslim Brotherhood has become a flashpoint in Michigan’s Senate race, with Republicans trying to cast Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed as sympathetic to interests connected to Islamic terror and El-Sayed arguing that he is being unfairly accused of the same “dual loyalties” that former Presidents John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama once were.
Florida Republican Party wants court to block Democrats’ Hope Florida ads
A grand jury found $10 million of Medicaid settlement money had been misappropriated, funneled through Hope Florida for political purposes.
Sneaky politics? Or honest mistake? Election mailer lands Clay GOP in hot water
A letter from the Clay Republican Committee used a return address from the Onondaga County Board of Elections.
Erika Donalds weighs in on immigration, school vouchers, state power over local governments
In a wide ranging conversation with WLRN, Erika Donalds, the wife of Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, offered thoughts on immigration, the role of local governments in Florida and education policy. She spoke with WLRN on Friday before she addressed the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale.
Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms
Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.
Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates? They're really good looking
Aesthetics have long been part of the president's measuring stick, either as a source of praise or target for ridicule.
Republicans sue, claim it’s a crime for stations to air Democrats’ Hope Florida ad
The Florida GOP’s lawsuit leans on an appeals court ruling that a leaked grand jury report should be expunged from the record.
Elissa Slotkin Wants to scare, threaten Young Republicans Away from Politics! Robby Soave
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Two former Republican lawmakers say the GOP’s vaccine position is a liability
The Republican party’s confusing messaging on vaccines is going to hurt candidates in the midterms, two former GOP congressmen argue.
Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the congressman fights to hold seat
Janie Grosjean was torn about voting for embattled Republican Rep. Max Miller this year.
Dems take the lead in fundraising this quarter in Oregon’s congressional swing districts
The Democratic incumbents representing Oregon in the U.S. House are far outraising their Republican challengers.
The Latest: Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in GOP fades, poll finds
According to a new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, giving Democrats a substantial edge on major issues like the economy and health care
The GOP counts on farmers' votes. As a costly harvest season raises concerns, Trump heads to Kansas
Rising fuel prices coinciding with harvest season are frustrating farmers across the Midwest and raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
The GOP counts on farmers' votes. As a costly harvest season raises concerns, Trump heads to Kansas
Rising fuel prices coinciding with harvest season are frustrating farmers across the Midwest and raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
Bridges, Colorado Dems have embraced every tax hike
Kevin Grantham, the Republican nominee for state treasurer, exposed the single most important issue that defines Colorado Democrats during a debate with his Democratic opponent, state Sen. Jeff Bridges. Grantham is a Fremont County commissioner and former state senator from Cañon City who served as president of the Colorado state Senate when Republicans controlled the […]
Affordability, immigration and a referendum on Trump: Listeners weigh in on the U.S. Senate race in Texas
Houston Public Media conducted a survey of what issues listeners considered the most significant in helping decide their votes between Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico.
Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the Ohio congressman fights to hold seat amid abuse claims
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces a tough reelection challenge from Democratic union ironworker Brian Poindexter.
Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the Ohio congressman fights to hold seat amid abuse claims
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces a tough reelection challenge from Democratic union ironworker Brian Poindexter.
Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the Ohio congressman fights to hold seat amid abuse claims
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces a tough reelection challenge from Democratic union ironworker Brian Poindexter. Miller has been dogged by allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife and two
Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the Ohio congressman fights to hold seat amid abuse claims
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces a tough reelection challenge from Democratic union ironworker Brian Poindexter.
Why the lieutenant governor race is this year's nail-biter
If John Loughlin beats Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, it would be the first time a Republican toppled an incumbent Democrat for lieutenant governor since 1966
Trump to head to Kansas to show support for embattled Marshall
Incumbent Republican senator is facing strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton in state that has been red for almost a century
Governor Greg Abbott doesn't believe the polls and says Texans will put him in office for a fourth term
In an interview with Lone Star Politics, Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott makes a lot of news. He commits to tough new data center laws next session. He explains why he doesn’t want to debate his opponent in November, State lawmaker Gina Hinojosa. And he lays out his priorities if elected once again.
Does Brian Fitzpatrick’s challenger, Bob Harvie, have ‘FBI files’ to release? Pa. legal experts say it’s unlikely.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's campaign has repeatedly called his Democratic challenger the "subject" of an FBI investigation in attack ads. Here's what to know.
‘We’re in a red sinkhole’: Plummeting Latino support for Republicans could swing the midterms
After helping elect Donald Trump in 2024, the nation’s 36 million Latino voters are shifting in significant numbers in Democrats’ favor. That could shift key midterm races across the country.
Campaign 2026: Chloe Pierce (D) vs Scott Bendett (R) in NYS 107th Assembly District
Democratic nominee Chloe Pierce is challenging Republican incumbent Scott Bendett.
GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters’ Ire Over Healthcare Costs
The anti-fraud efforts highlight a broader political fight ahead of the midterms. Republicans say they’re protecting taxpayer dollars by going after bad actors. Democrats contend the administration is — with insufficient evidence — targeting blue states to cut programs the GOP has long sought to shrink.
Inside a Republican’s business safety record, under scrutiny in key House race
Public records and interviews with ex-workers shed light on a company run by John Braun, who is challenging Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Washington).
Analysis | Republicans’ grip on state power is also at risk in elections
The GOP has had a majority of governorships for more than a decade.
Fears about kids’ online safety unite Democrats and Republicans
The U.S. Senate candidates in Texas could hardly be more different: James Talarico, a former seminarian turned Democratic state lawmaker who speaks in calm cadences about love and empathy, and
Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds
A new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach
Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds
A new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach.
Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds
A new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach.
Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds
A new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach.
'All INdiana Politics': Secretary of State candidates face off on voting reform and business portals
INDIANAPOLIS — The race for Indiana Secretary of State is taking center stage as four candidates vie to lead the office responsible for state elections and business licensing. The contest features former congressional aide Max Engling running as the Republican nominee, lawyer and former Marine Corps infantry officer Beau Bayh carrying the Democratic banner, small […]
Most AAPI adults cite the economy, cost of living, and health care as the most important issues heading into the midterm elections - AP-NORC
Since 2025, AAPI adults have moved away from Republicans and towards Democrats in who they trust to handle the economy and immigration.
Massachusetts GOP ticket rocked by alleged drunken crash as candidate abruptly halts campaign
Massachusetts Republican Shawn Oliver suspended his lieutenant governor campaign after a DUI arrest following a rollover crash in New Bedford.
‘I will not comment on his anatomy’: Ohio Republicans buzz about Trump’s analysis of a senator’s body
A day after President Donald Trump offered his latest appraisal of Ohio Sen. Jon Husted’s physique, it had already become a running joke — if not explicitly stated — during a GOP gathering in rural western Ohio.
Democrats lead across polls as Trump’s approval rating dips
An RNC official says the president’s rallies this month are aimed at getting Republican voters to the polls, even as his approval sits near record lows.
Political organizations on campus gear up for Election Day
Students on Elon University’s campus are getting prepared for the midterm elections. Two groups on campus are trying to do their part to get students excited and interested in local and national elections. The College Democrats and College Republicans chapters at Elon have both been involved in civic engagement, bringing local candidates to campus and trying to bridge the gap for politically disengaged students at Elon. To do this, both organizations have hosted or participated in events that emphasize the upcoming election.
Lt. Governor candidate Shawn Oliver suspends campaign after being arrested for allegedly drunk driving
Oliver, a 42-year-old Republican, struck five parked cars along Dartmouth Street in New Bedford just before midnight on Saturday.
Trump’s Overtures to Putin Put Republican Candidates in Hot Seat
GOP politicians in a number of tight races are breaking with Trump on Russia policy ahead of midterms.
Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after arrest in car crash
The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts has dropped out of the race hours after he was arrested in a suspected drunk driving crash.
Massachusetts Republican lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after OUI arrest
Police said Shawn Oliver’s vehicle overturned after hitting five parked vehicles, two of which were extensively damaged.
Oliver suspends campaign for lieutenant governor
Shawn Oliver, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, has suspended his campaign hours after he was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence late Saturday night.
‘This is disgusting’: Nebraska’s independent Senate candidate rips dark money in politics
Democrats are hoping to whittle away at the Republican Senate majority in unexpectedly vulnerable red states like Nebraska. Incumbent Senator Pete Ricketts, a multimillionaire former governor, is defending his seat against independent challenger Dan Osborn, a Navy veteran and industrial mechanic. Osborn says he wants Congress to take back its power, end the war in Iran, lower fuel costs, so we “can worry about little league and bake sales.”
Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he doesn't regret telling Susan Collins that she should “shut up” after the Republican senator suggested that a protester who interrupted their recent debate was one of his campaign’s backers.
After Oliver’s OUI arrest, Minogue asks him to suspend campaign
Shawn Oliver, the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence late Saturday night, authorities said, leading his running mate Mike Minogue to
David Crowley says Black infant health is a priority; no response from Tom Tiffany
David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for governor, responded to a questionnaire from the Cap Times about Wisconsin’s ongoing Black infant mortality crisis. Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee, d…
Tripp Skipper: What Alabama Republicans should remember about Doug Jones and Roy Moore
I regularly talk with elected officials, business leaders, farmers, and everyday voters. Many are longtime Republicans who have helped elect conservative candidates for decades. They’re frustrated.
Understanding Colorado’s unusual 2026 elections
Not too long ago, Colorado was a “red” state (Republican) politically. But now the state is considered a decidedly "blue" state.
Power & Politics: Long Island congressional candidates discuss affordability, immigration and key issues ahead of Election Day
Republican candidate for New York's 4th Congressional District Jeanine Driscoll and Democratic candidate for New York's 2nd Congressional District Pat Halpin join this week's show.
Donald Trump’s new pitch for Republican candidates
Trump has even knocked the superficial appearance of some candidates he supports.
Business Briefcase: MAEA schedules HR roundtable
POTTSVILLE — The Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association, 250 One Norwegian Plaza, will stage an HR Schuylkill roundtable 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6 titled, “We Did It Right … And Still Faced Backlash: When Good HR Deci…
David Rafferty (opinion): Bigotry reflects a broader political pattern
'56% of Republicans defend Christian nationalism and ... Republican media and leaders regularly spout targeted, bigoted statements,' David Raffery writes.
'He's everywhere': Carl DeMaio's push to make the GOP relevant again
Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, a conservative from San Diego County, has become a prominent voice for state Republicans. His vehicle this election is Proposition 39, the voter ID measure.
Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on Texas voters
The race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is hotly contested and enormously expensive, with total ad spending topping $500 million.
House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority
Speaker Mike Johnson says he believes Republicans will hold on to their House majority on election day and defy a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm campaign
In tight Texas Senate race, Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on voters
The race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is hotly contested and enormously expensive, with total ad spending topping $500 million.
In Ohio, a solidly GOP district is upended by domestic violence allegations
Several Republican voters who spoke to USA TODAY are still supporting Rep. Max Miller of Ohio despite allegations of domestic violence.
Across Farm Country, Economic Discontent Strains Republican Coalition
Farmers and ranchers have supported President Trump for a decade. But the war in Iran, tariffs and other administration policies have soured some on the G.O.P.
Video: Will Rural Voters Sit Out the Midterms?
Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, travels to a cattle auction in Calhan, Colo., to see if economic anxieties are affecting the loyalty of rural voters to the Republican Party.
Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates
President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes. At a Saturday rally in Kentucky, he praised U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein as "beautiful."
Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates
President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes.
Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates
President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes.
Trump\'s new pitch for Republican candidates
President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes. At a Saturday rally in Kentucky, he praised U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein as "beautiful."
Democrats lead Republicans in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll
Half or more Americans call every household purchase category measured "unaffordable."
‘These are really tough times’: House Republicans confront voter fury over Trump’s Washington in final midterm stretch
GOP operatives conducting a focus group in a traditionally red Midwestern state this month were shocked by what they heard from Republican voters.
Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations
New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.
Trump ramps up attacks on Dems in tight races
President Trump is intensifying personal and Islamophobic attacks on Democratic candidates in several states as Republicans worry about a voter-enthusiasm gap ahead of the November 3 elections. CNN’s Alayna Treene reports from a rally in Northern Kentucky.
Bernie Sanders Visits Florida to Campaign With Angie Nixon
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has made a point of investing in Republican-leaning states. He rallied in Tampa for Ms. Nixon, the underdog Democratic nominee for Florida Senate.
The Republican governor candidates walking back some of their abortion stances
The candidates’ retreat suggests that, even as reproductive rights fade from the national spotlight and polls show voters are far more likely to prioritize cost-of-living concerns, the political ramifications of pushing for new abortion restrictions remain substantial.
5 takeaways from Trump's Northern Kentucky midterm rally
Trump's wide-ranging speech touched on familiar Republican talking points with a few bizarre departures. Here's what to know about his NKY rally.